The importance of the choice of sinks and taps in creating a well-designed and practical kitchen has been underlined by a leading UK expert.In an article for the Independent, Lynne Redding reveals the characteristics of her home kitchen.Ms Redding said Ive got two sinks. One, in the kitchen island, is for general food prep - and the other, in the side utility room, is for more serious washing-up.Ms Redding also points to the importance of sink arrangements for bigger households.If youre a large family, its probably best to have a double butler sink, she says.Such designs can be found among the range of beautiful Franke sinks, which are made from hard-wearing materials and designed with both aesthetics and performance in mind.Lynne Redding is as well-qualified as anyone to know what makes a perfect kitchen she is the founder of Absolute Taste, one of the leading catering companies in the UK, which counts Nelson Mandelas 90th birthday party as one of its high-profile events.